All Information About Alathur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Alathur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Alathur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Palakkad District of Kerala State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Alathur - ആലത്തൂര് |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5651 |
| District | Palakkad |
| Census Code 2011 | 5651 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 16 |
| Number of Villages | 30 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Alathur (Code: 484) |
| Assembly Constituency | Alathur (Code: 3724) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Alathur | K.D.Prasenan ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Alathur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
444,995
M: 216,248
F: 228,747 |
| Rural |
418,275
M: 203,440
F: 214,835 |
| Urban |
26,720
M: 12,808
F: 13,912 |
Number of Households: 103,356
Population Distribution
Total: 444,995 (Male: 216,248, Female: 228,747)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 45,660 (Male: 23,180, Female: 22,480)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 76,240 (Male: 37,431, Female: 38,809)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,452 (Male: 711, Female: 741)
Literate Population
Total: 348,057 (Male: 178,574, Female: 169,483)
Illiterate Population
Total: 96,938 (Male: 37,674, Female: 59,264)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 183,392 (Male: 125,007, Female: 58,385)
Main Workers
Total: 156,392 (Male: 110,826, Female: 45,566)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,000 (Male: 14,181, Female: 12,819)
Non-Workers
Total: 261,603 (Male: 91,241, Female: 170,362)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,129 (Male: 9,440, Female: 2,689)
- Agricultural Laborers: 46,004 (Male: 21,193, Female: 24,811)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,665 (Male: 2,709, Female: 956)
- Other Workers: 94,594 (Male: 77,484, Female: 17,110)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,656 (Male: 763, Female: 893)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,362 (Male: 4,269, Female: 7,093)
- Household Industry Workers: 781 (Male: 422, Female: 359)
- Other Workers: 13,201 (Male: 8,727, Female: 4,474)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Alathur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
444,995
M: 216,248
F: 228,747 |
| Rural |
418,275
M: 203,440
F: 214,835 |
| Urban |
26,720
M: 12,808
F: 13,912 |
Number of Households: 103,356
Population Distribution
Total: 444,995 (Male: 216,248, Female: 228,747)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 45,660 (Male: 23,180, Female: 22,480)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 76,240 (Male: 37,431, Female: 38,809)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,452 (Male: 711, Female: 741)
Literate Population
Total: 348,057 (Male: 178,574, Female: 169,483)
Illiterate Population
Total: 96,938 (Male: 37,674, Female: 59,264)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 183,392 (Male: 125,007, Female: 58,385)
Main Workers
Total: 156,392 (Male: 110,826, Female: 45,566)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,000 (Male: 14,181, Female: 12,819)
Non-Workers
Total: 261,603 (Male: 91,241, Female: 170,362)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,129 (Male: 9,440, Female: 2,689)
- Agricultural Laborers: 46,004 (Male: 21,193, Female: 24,811)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,665 (Male: 2,709, Female: 956)
- Other Workers: 94,594 (Male: 77,484, Female: 17,110)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,656 (Male: 763, Female: 893)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,362 (Male: 4,269, Female: 7,093)
- Household Industry Workers: 781 (Male: 422, Female: 359)
- Other Workers: 13,201 (Male: 8,727, Female: 4,474)
Grampanchayat List of Alathur Tehsil/Taluka
Alathur Tehsil comprises 16 Gram Panchayats and 30 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Alathur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alathur
Alathur is located in the Palakkad District of Kerala State, India.
Alathur Tehsil has 30 villages.
Alathur has a total of 16 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Alathur is 444,995.
In Alathur, there are 216,248 males and 228,747 females.
There are 45,660 children in Alathur, comprising 23,180 males and 22,480 females.
In Alathur, the literate population is 348,057 (178,574 males and 169,483 females). The illiterate population is 96,938 (37,674 males and 59,264 females).